Tissue Healing Flashcards
What kind of affect does edema have on an injury?
splint effect: encourage immobility after injury
Chronic wounds should be?
clean but not sterile
Waveform for would healing?
high volt pulsed current (HVPC)
Is the waveform for wound healing monophasic or biphasic?
monophasic
HVPC for a short period is similar to what current?
low current
Where should the electrode be placed for would healing?
in or on wound/around wound
What is the polarity of the electrode in the early inflammatory stage of healing?
negative
What is the pulse duration for wound healing?
short
40-100 us
What is the frequency for would healing?
high
60-120 pps
What is the on:off time for would healing?
continuous
What is the current amplitude for wound healing?
strong but comfortable sensory
What is the treatment time for wound healing?
45-60 mins
What is the treatment frequency for wound healing?
1 time per day/ 5 days per week
What is the modulation for wound healing?
none
If edema control is due to inflammation, what is important?
polarity
monophasic
If edema control is due to lack of muscle contraction, what is important?
biphasic- polarity not important
Do no use electrical stimulation to treat what?
edema with a systemic cause
What is the rationale of treating inflammation?
negative polarity can move large negatively charged particles in circulation. They draw fluid along with them
What is the waveform for inflammation?
HVPC
Where are the electrodes placed for inflammation?
Treatment electrode on inflamed area
Other electrode proximal to inflamed area
What is the polarity of the electrode for treating inflammation?
negative
What is the pulse duration for treating inflammation?
short
40-100 us
What is the frequency for treating inflammation?
high
100-120 pps
What is the on:off time for treating inflammation?
continuous
